The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Lancaster's bombers, without
loss, smashed Germany's largest radio location factory, at
Friedrichshafen, after which they flew on to North Africa.
On the return journey to the Britain they bomb La Spezia in
Italy.
The British Admiralty announced biggest U-boat offensive took
place during 5 days in May, 97 per cent of convoyed ships
got through, 2 U-boats sunk for certain, and a number of probables.
His Majesty the King visited Malta, journeyed from North Africa
aboard the cruiser HMS Aurora.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). Northwest African Strategic
Air Force (NASAF) Wellingtons bomb Messina during
19-20
June 1943. The following morning B-26 Marauder medium bombers
bomb Milo, Castelvetrano and Bo Rizzo airfields. Northwest
African Tactical Air Force (NATAF) and Northwest African Coastal
Air Force (NACAF) maintain patrols, reconnaissance, and convoy
escort while North West African Photo Reconnaissance Wing
continues coverage of areas in Sicily and mainland Italy.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24
Liberator heavy bombers bomb airstrip at Rapopo, and airfields
at Keravat and Rabaul, and also hit Rabaul town area. A-20
Havoc light bombers pound Lae airfield. 2 B-25 Mitchell medium
bombers and an A-20 Havoc light bombers hit Finschhafen and
barges and shoreline targets along coast of New Britain.
Thirteenth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
P-40 fighters join Marine and Navy aeroplanes in strike against
Vila airfield. Hits are scored on runway and dump area. B-24
Liberator heavy bombers blast airfield and other targets at
Kahili and also bomb Kieta.
Seventh Air Force. During
19-20
June 1943, 3 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24 Liberator
heavy bombers from Funafuti fly photo reconnaissance of Jaluit.
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Articles:
The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
2194 Days Of War.
ISBN-10: 086136614X
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